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Donors commit more than $145 million to advance the future of engineering at Northwestern
Gifts from multiple sources provide support for strategic initiatives through the McCormick School of Engineering
Josh Holloway Western 'Flint' Gets US Deal Via Aura Entertainment
Josh Holloway Western 'Flint' Gets US Deal Via Aura Entertainment
Chiang, experts present on role of AI in science, research during Trienens event
Experts and Northwestern President Mung Chiang explored the role of artificial intelligence in the development of energy technologies during a Wednesday executive briefing hosted by NU’s Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy and the Network for Collaborative Intelligence. Chiang and NU Trustee Jim DeNaut (Weinberg ’84), co-chair of the Trienens Institute Executive Council,...
Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles Ruled Out Against Ohio State
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles has officially been ruled out against Ohio State, marking his second consecutive missed game. With Nicco Marchiol potentially set for another start, the Wildcats face another major challenge in Columbus.
5 Things Western Entrepreneurs Should Know Before Doing Business in Hong Kong
Four generations of family business in Hong Kong offer five practical lessons for Western entrepreneurs setting up in the city.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirms starting QB for Northwestern
While meeting with the media for his weekly press conference Tuesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day addressed Luke Fahey as starter for Northwestern.
Ted Turner's son says his Western art collection reflects the media mogul's passion for 'big'
A collection of paintings depicting the American West from Ted Turner's Montana ranch are due to be auctioned by Christie’s in New York | WWL
2 measles cases confirmed in Carbon County, health officials urge vaccination
NBC Montana, operating as KECI in Missoula, KCFW in Kalispell, and KTVM in Butte and simulcasting through KDBZ in Bozeman offer local and national news stories, sports, weather forecasts as well as entertainment programming. Our coverage area includes much of western Montana, including Thompson Falls, Whitefish, Clinton, Drummond, Philipsburg, Anaconda, Belgrade and Hamilton.
Mental health app may help unemployed people find jobs, six-week trial suggests
Losing a job can be a life-shattering experience. And when depression complicates a job search, unemployment can become a vicious cycle. Now, a Northwestern University–led clinical trial suggests a new ...
Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day Sticking With Luke Fahey At QB vs. Northwestern
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day faces his first regular-season losing streak in eight years.
Night Sky Update November 10-20, 2026
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Information updated weekly or as needed. Times...
3D Wealth Management Appoints Heather Cole as Director of Operations
3D Wealth Management, an ensemble group affiliated with Northwestern Mutual, a financial services company, has named Heather Cole as its director of operations. A graduate of Lander University, Cole started her career with Northwestern Mutual in...
23 players suspended in post-HBCU football brawl
The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced sweeping penalties following the brawl that occurred following University of Arkansas-Pine Bluffs’ 35-32 victory over Grambling State. The fight led to $50,000 in combined fines for both Grambling and UAPB, along with 23 player suspensions. 14 Grambling State football players and 9 UAPB student […] The post 23 players suspended in post-HBCU football brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The business of healthcare takes center stage at annual conference
Registration is now open for marquee event that sparks collaboration, learning and relationship-building.
The business of healthcare takes center stage at annual conference
Registration is now open for marquee event that sparks collaboration, learning and relationship-building.
Democrats Break 3 State Records in 2026 Gubernatorial Elections
Democratic nominees for governor turn in record performances in three western states – though one is an all-time low.
“Not Moved” – NBA World Scoffs at Lakers’ Six-Game Winning Streak and Forthcoming Games Citing Schedule Strength
The LA Lakers are among the NBA’s hottest teams, with a six-game winning streak that has propelled them to a Western Conference-leading 10-2 record. The Lakers’ latest win came on Monday, when they beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-114.
A Practical Roadmap for Sustained U.S. Engagement in the Western Balkans
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and not an official policy or position of New Lines Institute. COVER: A pedestrian walks past an anti-EU and anti-NATO mural painting in Belgrade on April 2, 2022. (Andrej Isakovic / AFP via Getty Images)
Northwestern Basketball Stays Unbeaten, But a Familiar Concern Emerges
Northwestern improved to 3-0 with a 72-55 win over Boston University behind 20 points from LA Pratt and 21 from Jake West, but another second-half offensive slowdown raised questions about the Wildcats' sustainability.
Northwestern HC David Braun Takes Stance on CFP Expansion
Northwestern head coach David Braun explained why he believes the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is in the best interest of the sport.
Blazers' West Ambitions Have a Luka Dončić-Sized Problem
Wilt Chamberlain-level scoring and squandered 16-point leads haunt Portland’s postseason dreams as Luka Dončić turns the Western Conference arms race into a historic, one-man wrecking crew.
Southeastern Tile Connection Sponsors Asheville Museum of Science's Under the Stars
Southeastern Tile Connection sponsors AMOS's 10th-anniversary gala, Under the Stars, on Nov. 6 to support hands-on STEM education across Western North Carolina.
New respiratory health initiative targets asthma in these western Mass. cities
The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts received a grant to expand respiratory health initiatives in Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke over the next three years.
CHI Health hospitals to light up green for National Injury Prevention Day on Nov. 18
KHGI Nebraska TV is the ABC affiliate station for Central and South-western Nebraska, providing news, weather, sports and local event coverage to residents throughout the area including: Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, North Platte, Lexington, Holdrege, McCook, York, Alda, Aurora and Broken Bow.
Northwestern Opens as 12.5-Point Underdog Against Ohio State
Northwestern opened as a 10.5-point underdog against Ohio State before the spread moved to 12.5. With both teams coming off consecutive losses and questions at quarterback, the betting line is worth monitoring.
Entertainment lineup announced for Saturday's Round-Up
The sounds of country music, school performances and Western-themed entertainment will fill the historic downtown Rockwall Square on Saturday as organizers present the seventh annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-Up.
Letter to the Editor: When does a cultural affinity group become a political advocacy group?
I am writing in response to The Daily article on the cancellation of this year’s Spoon Cultural Food Fest following the withdrawal of other student organizations due to the inclusion of Wildcats for Israel. By my senior year in high school, 1971-72, I came to the conclusion that I was not a Zionist and I...
How Flight Delays Could Impact the Houston Rockets’ Next Matchup
Houston battles a depleted frontcourt to snap their skid, while Denver’s entire starting lineup faces uncertainty due to flight delays. Check the latest updates before this Western Conference showdown tips off.
Bill Paxton And Brendan Fraser Starred In A Forgotten Western Series With An All-Star Cast
Takeaways as Iowa football handles business against Northwestern
The Hawkeyes weren't perfect, but walked away with a win against Northwestern on Saturday night.
Grading Iowa Football's Win Over Northwestern
L.J. Phillips finally had the breakout game he was looking for to lead the ground attack to another strong performance.
Iowa Football Took Care Of Business At Northwestern In Classic November Fashion
There weren't many "wow" factors in this one, but that's exactly how the Hawkeyes have won in November for so many years and why they are still in the CFP conversation.
In Montana, a grizzly tried to cross a highway 46 times
A young grizzly in western Montana attempted to cross Interstate 90 46 times over 53 days, GPS data showed.
Western Washington farmers brace for impacts after bird flu detected in Pierce County
Farmers across western Washington are bracing for potential impacts, after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County.The Washingt
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: Week 10 Predictions
Northwestern welcomes Iowa to Ryan Field in a crucial Big Ten matchup. With Aidan Chiles expected to miss the game, Nicco Marchiol gets his first start as Roundtable Sports writers make their Week 10 predictions.
ROUNDTABLE: Northwestern football vs. No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes
Inside NU’s thoughts for tonight’s matchup.
NetWork Kansas workshop shows how to turn your business into a destination
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Injuries Could Swing Crucial Suns-Rockets Matchup
The Suns and Rockets will be without key players in a high-octane Western Conference matchup.
Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County
Grant County Public Health confirmed the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County.
Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County
Grant County Public Health confirmed the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County.
Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County
Grant County Public Health confirmed the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County.
Democrat who dropped out of race over health wins anyway; GOP opponent says, ‘We deserve to know more’
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
Floodwater raises mosquito, dengue concerns across western Broward, health officials warn
Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County
Grant County Public Health confirmed that the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County.
Leah Halton-Pope heads to Albany after uncontested election
Halton-Pope is replacing one of Western New York’s most influential state lawmakers.
Washington vs. Penn St – Game Thread and How To Watch
The Big 10 is chock full of teams like Washington and Penn St, who are better defensively than offensively, who have questions about QB play, who lack explosiveness, and who will likely finish with somewhere from 6-8 wins. Iowa, Northwestern, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin all fit the same profile. The Huskies and Nittany Lions are […]
State shuts struggling Western Pa. hospital rescued by Tenor Health, but officials say its NEPA hospitals aren't affected
The state revoked the operating license from Sharon Regional Hospital, Tenor Health Foundation’s first acquisition in Western Pennsylvania. Local leadership and the health department reassured the community that Tenor’s NEPA hospitals, which operate under the Commonwealth Health umbrella, will be unaffected by what happened at Sharon.
New partnership gives ISU health science students streamlined path to medical school at Midwestern University
A new admissions and articulation agreement between Illinois State University and Midwestern University will create opportunities for health science students.
New partnership gives ISU health science students streamlined path to medical school at Midwestern University
A new admissions and articulation agreement between Illinois State University and Midwestern University will create opportunities for health science students.
Aidan Chiles Expected to Miss Northwestern's Game Against Iowa
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles is expected to miss Saturday's game against Iowa with an upper-body injury. Nicco Marchiol is likely to step in as the Wildcats look to bounce back.
Seismic ripples in NC mountain politics. Foxx trails by 99 votes.
Virginia Foxx faced the same challenger in 2024 and won handily. But 2026 was a year of change across Western North Carolina.
High-flying Western Way Entertainment brings trick riding, mounted shooting to ABAC PCA Pro Rodeo
When the PCA Pro Rodeo returns to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Nov. 13-14, the competition inside the arena won’t be the only thing keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Western Way Entertainment will bring a high-energy specialty act featuring trick riding, trick roping and mounted shooting to the ABAC Rodeo Arena as part of…
Louis Mustillo Inducted into Western New York Entertainment Hall of Fame at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
Buffalo-born actor Louis Mustillo was inducted into the Western New York Entertainment Hall of Fame at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. Mustillo, known for Mike &…
Aidan Chiles Remains Listed on Injury Report Ahead of Iowa
Aidan Chiles remains questionable on Northwestern's second injury report ahead of Iowa. With kickoff approaching, the Wildcats face uncertainty at quarterback as they prepare for a crucial Big Ten matchup
An Iowa Football Fan's Viewing Guide For Week 10
It's the probably not the worst thing for the Hawkeyes to have some of these teams ahead of them lose on Saturday, especially if Iowa can beat Northwestern.
Administrator Zeldin Completes 4-Day Swing Across Florida, Meeting with Ranchers, Scientists, Energy Producers, and Manufacturers
Last weekend, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled across Midwestern and Southeastern Florida where he met with Florida ranchers, manufacturers, storm recovery professionals, and scientists.
Oracle canceling $7B AI deal with Tencent could be about politics, Wedbush says
Oracle canceled a $7B Tencent AI deal amid U.S.-China pressure, with implications for cloud demand and Western AI firms.
Northwestern Receives Encouraging Defensive Injury News Ahead of Iowa
Northwestern received encouraging injury news ahead of Iowa, with Robert Fitzgerald upgraded to probable, Brendan Flakes coming off the availability report and Jon Jon Stevens Jr. listed as questionable.
Opponent Offense Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions
This will be Penn State’s first trip to Seattle since 1921, and they arrive with a 4-4 record. Matt Campbell’s first season after being hired away from Iowa State opened with a 3-0 start, then fell apart for four straight Big Ten losses (Wisconsin, Northwestern, USC and Michigan). After a bye week to prepare, they […]
“Dual-boosting” strategy to enhance radical generation of photosensitizer for mitochondria-targeted phototherapy”
To enhance the type-I PDT efficacy of mitochondria-targeted photosensitizers, Prof. Lin Li's team at the School of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, has constructed a series of cationic pyrido cyanines with a (D-π)n-A architecture (n = 1,2,3).
Aidan Chiles Listed as Questionable Ahead of Northwestern-Iowa Matchup
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles was listed as questionable on Wednesday's initial injury report ahead of the Iowa game. His status is a major storyline to monitor after a productive season leading the Wildcats' offense.
Kennedy, Hochul victories highlight Western New York election night
Democrats celebrated major election victories across Western New York on Tuesday.
Western Conference Contender Eyeing Trade for Bulls' Jalen Smith
Chicago could be looking to sell at the trade deadline, and Smith is already receiving some interest.
WNMU Graduate Fuses Science and Art to Inspire Next-Generation Conservationists
As Western New Mexico University prepares to celebrate its graduating students at Fall 2026 commencement, the university is spotlighting their remarkable…
Numbers To Know Ahead Of Iowa Football's Clash At Northwestern
The Wildcats give up a lot of yards, but they have been one of the best red zone defenses in the conference. That could play a factor on Saturday.
Search committee formed to find new Vice President for Research
The committee begins its work immediately and invites members of the Northwestern community to share feedback
Measles reaches new Wisconsin county as statewide case total hits 431
Thirteen Wisconsin counties have seen measles so far this year. The latest is Buffalo County, in the western part of the state.
Northwestern University and Washington University scholars talk religion, politics and public life
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Phantom Blade Zero made $223M on Steam and PS5 in five days
Phantom Blade Zero was always going to be a hit. We’ve been banging on about it for months now. Well, the results are in, and Phantom Blade Zero has indeed been a hit. Yesterday, S-Game reported that Phantom Blade Zero has sold 4M copies. As of this morning, our estimates show that Phantom Blade Zero has generated $223M via 4.3M copies sold across Steam (3.1M) and PlayStation (1.2M). This instantly makes Phantom Blade Zero this year’s #10 new 2026 game by premium revenue across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation – and without an Xbox release to boot. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Combined, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 55% of Phantom Blade Zero’s copies sold – 56% of copies on Steam and 50% on PlayStation. But revenue is slightly different. Phantom Blade Zero actually made more revenue outside of China However, due to regional pricing, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for a lower share of revenue, 45%. The three countries account for 40% of Phantom Blade Zero’s revenue on PlayStation, and 47% on Steam. This is due to regional pricing, which you can easily check in our platform: Using the $59.99 USD base price as a starting point, we can see that Phantom Blade Zero costs the equivalent of $40.31 in China (-32.8% of the US price) and $41.80 in Hong Kong (-30.3%). So while Chinese culture is at the heart of Phantom Blade Zero (in terms of theme and player base), it’s actually making more money in non-China markets. In fact, markets outside of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan account for $123M in Phantom Blade Zero revenues via 2M copies. Even when we remove revenues from these markets from the analysis, Phantom Blade Zero remains a top 20 new 2026 title by revenue across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe In other words, Phantom Blade Zero is a global hit. It’s not all China – or even majority China, when it comes to revenues. The China spring board helped, but a successful State of Play and – more importantly – positive reviews helped this one land in other markets. Quality sells. China was hyped from the start, but Western players needed more convincing As we wrote back in August, China was always going to show up early for Phantom Blade Zero. Our daily Steam revenue data shows just that, and we can see when S-Game’s banging RPG won over players outside of China: On the day Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam pre-order button went live in mid-August, China accounted for nearly 70% of Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam revenue. The shares hovered around 68% throughout August. This is the hometown-hero effect we’ve covered in the past, with the home market committing first – almost sight unseen – on national pride and a lush-looking trailer alone. Then things get even more interesting. Following the State of Play on August 18, US daily revenue more than doubled (from $72K to $146K), China’s daily take nearly quadrupled ($237K to $892K), and the rest of the world’s revenues also more than doubled. As China spiked so much harder than the others, its share of revenue hardly moved, holding at around 68%. So the by-all-counts-awesome State of Play got non-China markets and the West interested (you can see daily spend jump), but it didn’t move the needle for overall revenue shares. Positive reviews were the Western tipping point. US daily revenue went from $106K on October 25 to $230K when the embargo lifted on the 26th, to $463K on the 27th, to $899K on the 28th. So nearly 8.5x more revenue in four days, boosted by the positive reviews and subsequent word of mouth. When Phantom Blade Zero launched on the 29th, things hit critical mass. On launch day, the US and the rest of the world combined out-earned China for the first time in Phantom Blade Zero’s whole pre-order history. You can see this unfolding pretty nicely in the revenue shifting shares, too. China’s lifetime revenue share sat at 68% in August and was still 65% as late as October 25th, but it dropped to 45% by November 2. Over that same period, the US nearly doubled its share from 10% to 18%, and the rest of the world climbed from 25% to 38%. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe That’s not to say that China sold less – far from it. The West and non-China markets just showed up later, won over by the reviews and word of mouth. However you look at it, Phantom Blade Zero has become one of this year’s highest-grossing premium games. Daily volume seems to be decelerating a bit (which is natural), so subscribe below for more updates on performance. Speaking of performance and deceleration… Gran Turismo 7 is one of PlayStation’s biggest earners While games like Ghost of Yotei, Helldivers 2, Astro Bot, Wolverine (2.7M now, by the way), and even Marathon and Saros tend to get all the headlines (we hold our hand up there, too!), there’s one PlayStation game from the past five years that’s earned more than all of these games: and it’s one that’s rarely talked about in enthusiast circles. Gran Turismo 7, which launched in March 2022, has sold 12.7M copies. This amounts to $840M in revenue, second only to Spider-Man 2’s $1.3B – if we’re talking PlayStation first-party for this generation. Gran Turismo 7 still brings in around 3M players every month (and between 400K and 700K active players per day). It’s also an evergreen seller every year. For example, Gran Turismo 7 generated: $189.7M in 2023 via 2.9M copies $161.3M in 2024 via 2.7M copies $119.1M in 2025 via 1.7M copies This year, Gran Turismo 7 has already sold 1.3M copies, generating $74.7M And there’s more laps to come Every December is comfortably GT7’s biggest month of the year (except launch), and the gap is widening there. December generated 2.1x a normal month in 2023, and by 2025 that had grown to 2.8x. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe As the typical months cool off with age, Christmas always holds strong, so the holiday period is becoming a bigger slice of Gran Turismo 7 yearly revenue. For Gran Turismo 7, the week around Christmas does 3x to 5x a typical week – three years running: Christmas week 2023: $14.7M (4.6x the year’s median week) Christmas week 2024: $9.3M (3.3x) Christmas week 2025: $8.5M (4.6x) These Christmas peaks happened at the full $59.99 (Gran Turismo 7 wasn’t discounted at all in December 2023 or December 2025). And although there was a discount late in December 2024, GT7’s peak week that year still happened at full price. You can really see why PlayStation hasn’t added this one to PlayStation Plus, eh? Say it after me: Subscriptions cannibalise premium revenue! On that note… Let’s take a quick look at how Gran Turismo 7 is doing versus its nearest competitor, Xbox console exclusive and long-running sim racer Forza Motorsport (released in 2023 as a reboot for the franchise, about 19 months after GT7). Forza Motorsport has sold around 1.3M copies across Xbox (75.4% for Xbox console and PC) and Steam (24.6%), grossing $89.9M across those platforms. Launch aligned, and on just PlayStation, Gran Turismo 7 had sold 10.2M copies, generating $676.1M, by that point. In other words, Gran Turismo 7 has sold the same number of copies this year as Forza Motorsport has sold since launch. When all is said and done, Gran Turismo 7’s 2026 revenues will have lapped Motorsport’s lifetime, too. It’s worth noting that Forza Motorsport was not released on last-gen consoles, and under a quarter of Gran Turismo 7’s revenue has come from PS4 consoles. Critically, Forza Motorsport is also on Game Pass, where nearly 7M players have accessed it. Meanwhile, the Forza Horizon series has been performing incredibly in terms of revenue. This year’s Forza Horizon 6 has generated $583.7M across Xbox and Steam despite Game Pass cannibalisation, and last year’s Forza Horizon 5 PlayStation port has generated $383.5M on PS5 alone. So two questions, then: How well is Forza Horizon 6 going to do when it launches on PS5 in January? Hit subscribe to get that in your inbox in January (which is in two months somehow!?) Subscribe 2. Open-world arcade Gran Turismo when? Also, if you like arcade racers, go and play Star Wars Galactic Racer. It rules. Like GOTY material, seriously. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Suspected militants open fire and kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan
Suspected militants have shot and killed two police officers protecting polio workers during a vaccination campaign in northwestern Pakistan.
UNC Basketball Prevails in Tight Season Opener vs. Western Carolina
Matt Able’s 17 points sparked the Michael Malone era as the Tar Heels withstood a late Catamount surge.
Maple Leafs Make Major Goaltending Decision Ahead of Utah Matchup
The Toronto Maple Leafs return home following a four-game Western road trip where we saw the team go 2-2; however, it seemed as though they left some points on the table. As the Maple Leafs open a six-game homestand on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth, their practice lineup has made a number of changes, with […] The post Maple Leafs Make Major Goaltending Decision Ahead of Utah Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.
Northwestern Forward Announces Leave of Absence Before Season Opener
Northwestern's frontcourt depth takes a major hit as fourth-year forward Luke McEldon takes an indefinite leave of absence. The Wildcats will need other big men to step up after he started both exhibition games.
Northwestern Opens as Slight Favorite Against No. 21 Iowa
Northwestern opened as a 2.5-point favorite against No. 21 Iowa ahead of their Nov. 7 matchup at Ryan Field. The Wildcats will look to bounce back from their loss to Oregon against a Hawkeyes team coming off a 30-0 win over Wisconsin.
Mayor Sarno attends the Continuing the Legacy of Care Baystate Mercy Health Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined, brought greetings and thanks with President and CEO of Baystate Health Peter Banko, President and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Ritz, State Senator Adam Gomez and State Representative Carlos Gonzales, among dozens of elected officials, board of trustees’ members, staff, and community supporters for the Continuing the Legacy of Care Baystate Mercy Health Event. Mayor Sarno states, “With the Baystate Mercy Merger that happened this weekend, I looked forward to joining with community stakeholders, local leaders, and team members as Baystate Health and Mercy reflect on their commitment to building a thriving and growing Baystate Mercy Hospital. Right from the beginning of Trinity’s abandonment of Mercy Hospital, I and my colleagues in government were adamant and steadfast in our assistance efforts to make sure that we had two quality hospitals for Springfield and Western Massachusetts. I once again commend Baystate Health President and CEO Peter Banko and his team for stepping up to make this come to fruition.”
BBSI Opens Pittsburgh Branch, Expanding Business Services in Pennsylvania
VANCOUVER, Wash., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) (NASDAQ: BBSI), a leading provider of business management solutions and one of the largest professional employer organizations (PEO) in the U.S., announced the opening of its BBSI Pittsburgh branch in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh branch expands BBSI’s local presence in western Pennsylvania and provides small and mid-sized businesses in the Pittsburgh market with local access to BBSI’s payroll,
World News in Brief: healthcare crisis in Yemen’s Taiz and Afghanistan, UN mission in Western Sahara ends
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening, particularly in the southwestern city of Taiz, which is being encircled by paramilitary Iran-backed Houthi forces.
Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: Nov. 3-7, 2026
Sporting Kansas City will conclude the 2026 season on the road against San Diego FC at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. The Western Conference match-up will be broadcast live on Apple TV in English and Spanish in addition to local radio coverage on Sports Radio 810 WHB
Kings At Mavs: Will Kyrie Irving Playing For Red-Hot Dallas?
Dallas looks to extend its winning streak against the winless Kings, but a lingering knee injury to Kyrie Irving could shift the odds in this Western Conference clash.
NA boys qualify for State Tournament
The North Allegheny Water Polo teams traveled to Wilson High School to take part in the Western Conference Finals, which is also a state qualifier. The NA boys ended up with a third-place finish, good enough to qualify them for the state tournament. The NA girls would finish seventh. Boys The NA boys came in… More »
Could UCF Flip 3-Star WR Michael Stringer After Visit?
After a stunning Space Game visit, three-star Western Kentucky commit Michael Stringer admits "anything is possible" as the Knights push to keep the local playmaker in-state.
One-of-a kind musical farewell for Jackie Jackson
WESTERN BUREAU: Had it not been for the thick walls of the historic St James Parish Church, all of Montego Bay might have heard saxophonist Dean Fraser pouring his heart into Dance With My Father on Saturday. It was that kind of farewell. Not simply a funeral service, but an extraordinary musical tribute to Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson, the legendary Jamaican bassist whose fingers helped create the heartbeat of some of the world’s most recognisable reggae and rocksteady recordings.
Pharma giants pay millions to Russian distributor entangled in corruption allegations to win cancer drug business
Confidential whistleblower reports allege that Western companies offer huge bonuses to Russian middlemen, inflating prices for lifesaving treatments at the expense of patients.
Northwestern Drops Out of Top 25 Following Oregon Loss
Northwestern falls out of the AP Top 25 after its 34-26 loss to Oregon but remains the first team outside the rankings with 79 votes. The Wildcats will look to bounce back against No. 21 Iowa.
How dangerous is the time change to your health?
Dr. Michael Lou, Medical Director for Hospitalists at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. Dr. Lou discusses how falling back an hour can be dangerous fo…
Opinion: ‘Kinky Boots’ dazzles on opening night
Western Michigan University Theatre’s production of “Kinky Boots” opened Oct. 30 at the Gilmore Theater Complex.
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
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